Cartridge brewing filter device

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Solution Overview

Problem

Cartridge beverage systems face issues with coffee grounds or tea leaves escaping into the beverage container, causing messes and splashing, which affects the quality and cleanliness of the brewing experience.

Innovation Solution

A cartridge brewing filter device is positioned between the dispenser and the beverage container to prevent coffee grounds or tea leaves from escaping and to slow down the flow of the brewed beverage, reducing splashing and enhancing flavor consistency, with optional features like flavored or additional coffee grinds and compatibility with fibrous or paper filters for improved filtration.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a cartridge brewing system is used for convenience, then brewing speed and ease of use are improved, but coffee grounds can escape into the beverage container causing contamination

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvebrewing convenienceVSAvoidcoffee grounds contamination

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

A filter device is introduced as an intermediary component between the cartridge dispenser and the beverage container. This filter includes a support structure with a support surface that catches coffee grounds and a filter surface that allows beverage passage while blocking grounds, effectively mediating between the brewing system and the container to prevent contamination.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The filter device is segmented into distinct functional zones: an upper portion for receiving brewed beverage, a support surface for catching grounds, and a filter surface for selective passage. This segmentation allows each zone to perform its specific function optimally while working together as an integrated system.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Ease of operation

If the dispenser is positioned high above the container for easy access, then ease of operation is improved, but the beverage falls from a high distance causing splashing and counter stains

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedispenser accessibilityVSAvoidbeverage splashing

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The filter device acts as a cushioning element positioned in the path of the falling beverage. The support surface and filter surface create a gradual transition zone that slows and redirects the beverage flow before it enters the container, preventing direct impact and splashing while maintaining the high dispenser position for ease of access.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

3Object-affected harmful factors

If a filter device is added to prevent grounds escape and reduce splashing, then beverage purity and cleanliness are improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvebeverage purityVSAvoidsystem structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Object-affected harmful factorsVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The filter device is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: filtering coffee grounds, reducing splashing, and potentially adding flavor. The support structure serves both as a mechanical support and as a ground-catching surface, while the filter surface provides both filtration and flow regulation, eliminating the need for separate components for each function.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The filter may be made from flexible filter material or thin film structures that can be easily integrated into the dispenser. These thin film filters provide effective ground separation without adding significant bulk or complexity to the overall device structure, maintaining simplicity while achieving the desired filtration effect.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The filter device effectively prevents coffee grounds from entering the container, reduces splashing, and enhances flavor consistency, providing a cleaner and more customizable brewing experience while offering health benefits through thorough filtration.

Implementation Method 1

a filter device that is positioned between the cartridge brewing system dispenser and the coffee beverage container... the filter device prevents coffee grounds or tea leaves from escaping the cartridge and entering the coffee beverage container, while still allowing the beverage to flow freely

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectFiltration: Filter (physical)

Implementation Method 2

The filter device also helps to evenly distribute the brewed beverage, resulting in a more consistent flavor and texture

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectFluid distribution:

Data Source

PatentUS20240292973A1Cartridge brewing filter device

Publication Date: 2024.09.05 ROTH PARKER

AI summary

Provided is a Cartridge brewing filter device for use with a cartridge brewing system. The device aids in further filtering the beverage provided by a cartridge brewing system. The filter device also helps prevent the beverage from splashing out of the beverage container during the brewing process. Additional features include using the filter device to add flavor, tea, coffee, elements, etc to the beverage to enhance the brewing experience.